Top Rankings
Carroll County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,345 students in Carroll County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Carroll County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
15,345 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
955 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Carroll County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
89 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,650 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
18%
# Black Students
2,688 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
17%
36%
# White Students
9,863 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
64%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,023 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
597
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
1,186
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,130
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,114
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,051
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,103
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,143
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,149
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,194
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,277
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,357
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,138
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
981
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
925
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,883 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,411 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$198 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$190 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,883
$14,328
Spending / Student
$12,411
$13,453
Best Carroll County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
175 Primary School Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-6466
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-6466
Grades: PK-5
| 909 students
Rank: #22.
Ithica Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Whitworth Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(678) 840-5101
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(678) 840-5101
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #33.
Roopville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Old Carrollton Rd
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4421
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4421
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
287 Rainey Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Whooping Creek Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8114
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8114
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #66.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Otis St
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #77.
Bowdon Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Kent Ave
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-2161
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-2161
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #88.
Bowdon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
129 N Jonesville Rd
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-1778
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #99.
Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 834-3386
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
868 Main St
Whitesburg, GA 30185
(770) 832-3875
Whitesburg, GA 30185
(770) 832-3875
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1111.
Mt. Zion High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-6654
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 834-6654
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #1212.
Villa Rica Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
314 Peachtree St
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5762
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5762
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1313.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Sandhill School Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8541
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #1414.
Bowdon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 W College St
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #1515.
Bay Springs Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Bay Springs Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-2098
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-2098
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #1616.
Temple High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
589 Sage St
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3218
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3218
Grades: 9-12
| 674 students
Rank: #1717.
Villa Rica High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Rocky Branch Rd
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5185
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-5185
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #1818.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Old Muse Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 214-8848
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 214-8848
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1919.
Mount Zion Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-8588
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-8588
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #2020.
Glanton-hindsman Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Glanton St
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-4491
Villa Rica, GA 30180
(770) 459-4491
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #2121.
Temple Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Rainey Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #2222.
Mt. Zion Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Mount Zion St
Mount Zion, GA 30150
(770) 834-3389
Mount Zion, GA 30150
(770) 834-3389
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #2323.
Villa Rica Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tumlin Lake Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #2424.
Kidspeace
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Kidspeace Dr
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 437-7200
Grades: 6-11
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District manages 24 public schools serving 15,345 students.
What is the rank of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District is ranked #46 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County School District?
64% of Carroll County School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Carroll County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,411 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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